Forecasting
Older population
The population aged 65 and over is forecast to increase from 33,800 in 2015 to 37,800 in 2020 (a 14.8% increase). By 2025, it is forecast to be 42,300, some 25% higher than in 2015. The population aged 85 and over is forecast to increase from 4,000 in 2015 to 5,200 in 2020 and 6,300 by 2025.
